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Monday December 9, 2013

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Gee named ‘president for a term’ By Carlee Lammers Managing Editor @CARLEELAMMERS

E. Gordon Gee is eager to serve at the university he is called to be at: West Virginia University. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission approved Gee as WVU’s interim president Friday, effective in January. “I’m drawn to West Virginia. I just have great admiration for West Virginia SUBMITTED and for the institution. It’s Gordon Gee will serves as WVU’s president for a term beginning in January 2014. an important University in and of itself,” he said. “I

deeply value and appreciate the people at WVU that I know. This was a real calling to me, so I made that decision that I would (accept the offer).” Gee is no stranger to WVU. The current President Emeritus of Ohio State University, served as WVU’s president from 1981-85. While a lot has changed since Gee has been at WVU, he said he’s ready to dive right in and continue WVU on the path its on. “(James) Clements has done a wonderful job. The institution is very strong,” he

said. “I think I’m just going to maintain and push the momentum.” Gee said his experiences at WVU and OSU taught him a lot about the value of the nation’s universities. “I used to always think about being a university president as a job. And now, I really think about it as a calling. It’s a huge responsibility. Our universities are the front door to the American dream.” Gee will serve for roughly six months while WVU seeks a full-time candidate. During teh search for the

full-time president, Gee said WVU’s leadership, strength and resilience are critical. He said he intends to leave a lasting impact on the University and fully engage himself in the WVU community. “I’m not the president – I’m the president for a term. I don’t like the term ‘interim.’ I’m not coming and warming a seat. I’m going to be fully engaged in the life of the University, the staff and faculty.” Gee said he makes

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HONORING AND REMEMBERING ARC hosts Final Exam Cram for students by taylor mcsorley correspondent @dailyathenaeum

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The Honor Guard fired off a 21-gun salute Friday during the Pearl Harbor memorial.

WVU community commemorates Pearl Harbor by alexis randolph staff writer @dailyathenaeum

West Virginia University prides itself on its connections and roots to the United States Armed Forces. The University, in conjunction with General Daniel Morgan VFW #58 and Marine Corps League Detachment 342, held a Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony Friday in Oglebay Plaza. Seventy two years ago, on Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked, killing or wounding more than 3,500 Americans. It was on this day the original USS West Virginia was damaged and sunk. The ship was later recovered and rebuilt. Robert Burns, the event’s keynote speaker and a retired U.S. Army Major, began his speech by talking about John Denver’s beloved song “Country Roads.” He talked about one of the song’s lines in particular: “Stranger to blue waters.” Burns discussed the connection he said he believes West Virginia has to blue waters. “I always took the phrase to mean we have no connection to the West Coast, East Coast and even parts of our southern coast,” Burns said. “But here in West Virginia we do have a connection through our long standing relationship between the crew of the USS West Virginia, whose mast we stand before today.” The mast was dedicated as a memorial May 11, 1963 at WVU. Darrell McGraw,

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West Virginia’s former attorney general and the WVU student body president in 1960, helped make it possible. Burns talked about the current USS West Virginia, which is a submarine. He also talked about the connection of the crew members to our state. Burns said the crew members visit with disadvantaged children in West Virginia. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution laid a wreath on the memorial, followed by a moment of silence, a bell ringing and a 21 gun salute. John Housby, the comMick Posey/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM mander of the VFW #548 and master of ceremo- Members of the Marine Corpe League were present during the Pearl Harbor nies, delivered the bene- memorial. diction, thanking the men and women in the service for their sacrifices. “We stand here today to pay tribute to the brave people living and dead and who have gone down to the sea and ships,” Housby said. Arnold Reed, a senior international studies student, said he thought the service paid tribute in the best way possible. “I believe maintaining the knowledge of the day is the best way to honor the dead,” Reed said. “I think with the fact it was 70 years ago, you can’t go to the veterans who were there and say, ‘Thank you for your service,’ but I still think it is nice to think about them and honor their sacrifice.” To learn more about the events of Pearl Harbor, visit http://www.history.navy. mil. Mick Posey/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM A United State Army soldier plays a song on the trumpet Friday afternoon at the danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu Pearl Harbor memorial.

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To help students get organized for finals week, West Virginia University will host a Final Exam Cram from 6-10 tonight at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. Stress is very common among college students, especially during final exams. This is the second year the University has hosted a Final Exam Cram event. Even if students just stop by Hatfields for a short time, they can take advantage of the relaxation activities, consult a success coach or pick up a free Scantron. At the Final Exam Cram, students will have access to free tutors, therapy dogs and success coaches who will be instructing breathing and relaxation activities. The cram will also help students devise a study schedule. “It is very important for students to go into finals week very prepared in the content they have been learning all semester, have all the appropriate materials needed to complete their exams and be aware of the time constraints when completing finals,” said Courtney Teets, program coordinator for Student Success and Retention Programs.

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Mobile apps available to ease finals week stress BY Alyssa Pluchino Staff Writer @DailyAthenaeum

Finals week at West Virginia University has arrived, which means the libraries are now the most popular spots on campus. Each floor is crammed with students studying flash cards, editing papers and making last-minute preparations for their final presentations. For many, the upcoming week will easily be the most overwhelming time throughout the semester. While there are many tools available to students to help alleviate the stress, some students still choose not use them or don’t know they are available. Chegg Flashcards is an innovative studying apps that can be downloaded to any iPhone or iPad. The app allows students to create flashcards easily while also providing access to pre-made quizzes. With this app, students can also access test scores, track their speed and keep track of their results. Open Study is another popular study app. Launched in 2012, this app may serve as the biggest study group to ever exist, connecting users from 170 countries. Subjects available include math, physics, writing and computer science. The app Grades 2 allows students to track and calculate their performance in their classes. Grades 2 helps students do the tricky math to calculate their final grades, and help determine the test scores needed to get their desired grade for a course. Drop Box has also become a popular way for students to store and organize all assignments, notes and photos. Students have a lot on their minds while prepar-

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Storm along East Coast dumps snow, snarls traffic PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A powerful storm that crept across the country dumped a mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet on the Mid-Atlantic region and headed northeast Sunday, turning NFL playing fields in Pennsylvania into winter wonderlands, threatening as much as a foot of snow in Delaware and New Jersey and raising concerns about a messy morning commute. The storm forced the cancellation of thousands of flights across the U.S. and slowed traffic on roads, leading to a number of accidents, including a fatal crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Morgantown that led to a series of fender-benders involving 50 cars. What was forecast in the Philadelphia area to be a tame storm system with about an inch of snow followed by rain mushroomed into a full-blown snowstorm that snarled traffic along Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania from the Delaware to New Jersey state lines. Paul Jones, 24, a youth hockey coach from Warminster in the Philadelphia suburbs, was on his way to a game in Lancaster when he got stuck – along with his fiancee, another coach and three players – in a major backup on the turnpike. The roadway was “snowcovered, slick,” Jones said in an interview from the car, where he was a passenger and had been at a standstill for more than an hour. “People are in and out” of their vehicles, he said. “Kids are having a snowball fight on the side of the road, mak-

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Continued from page 1 ing for finals, and having access to all course materials at all times can help students make use of every minute. In addition to different studying apps, students can also try putting their phones on airplane mode (under general settings) to prevent any distracting calls, texts, or social media alerts while studying for an

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Continued from page 1 Teets also said it is important for students to spend an adequate amount of time preparing for each exam while still maintaining their normal daily routines. “If students have an effective study plan in place, it will ensure they are eating the proper amount of

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz walks the sidelines as snow falls during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday in Philadelphia. ing snow angels, people are walking their dogs.” The National Weather Service said the low pressure system from North Carolina north to New England was being fed by disturbances from the southwest and moist air off the Atlantic. The forecast called for the wintry mix to continue through Sunday, turning to rain early Monday. Total snow accumulation in some sections of southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey could reach 9 to 11 inches, while other areas could see as little

as an inch or 2, said Valerie Meola, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J. The snow fell so heavily in Philadelphia on Sunday that yard markers at Lincoln Financial Field – where the Eagles beat the Detroit Lions – were completely obscured. It was almost as bad in Pittsburgh, where the snow intensified after opening kickoff. Philadelphia fan Dave Hamilton, of Ivyland, layered up for the game, wearing an Eagles shirt topped with an Eagles sweatshirt and Eagles winter coat.

“Twenty-seven years I’ve been a season-ticket holder, I’ve never seen snow at the game like this,” he said. “It just kept coming down. But we are all having fun out there.” Philadelphia International Airport had a temporary ground stop Sunday afternoon with snow totals around 4 to 6 inches. Spokeswoman Stacey Jackson said a number of passengers were expected to remain in the airport overnight since area hotels had been full for several days. She said staff would hand out pillows and

exam. Remember every student is different, with different studying habits that work for them. It is important to know what methods personally work best and to stick with them. Michelle Svonavec, a 21 year-old nursing student from Somerset, Pa., said she tried out various studying techniques before perfecting her go-to study game plan. “I work over 16 hours a week and finding time to study can be challenging

for me,” Svonavec said. “ I do not believe in procrastination, so I do my studying little by little. One day I will highlight my notes, the next I will make a study guide for myself, and then finally I will use my remaining time to review that study guide until I feel I am prepared.” The University also offers several free resources to help students succeed. Free tutoring sessions are available to all students thanks to the Academic Re-

source Centers. Additionally, the Term Paper Clinic offers students assistance with assigned research papers. To access an updated WVU tutoring schedule , visit http://retention.wvu. edu/academic_resource_ centers. For more information on the Term Paper Clinic, visit http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/instruction/ consultation.

meals and sleeping the appropriate number of hours each night,” Teets said. Tutors can be expensive around this time of the year since they are in high demand. There will be tutors at the Final Exam Cram for students to organize their content and ask those last few questions of someone other than the professor. “I really need some help figuring out what the best times are for me to study

this week because I have so many finals this semester, and I’m getting stressed,” said Kendal Svanda, a sophomore journalism student. “I think it’s great that there are people willing to help the students prepare for this next week, because sitting in the library all night studying really gets to you after a while. Some motivation will be helpful.” To ensure students have a positive experi-

ence while preparing for finals week, complimentar y refreshments and prizes will also be available. For more information about the Final Exam Cram and more free tutoring opportunities, visit http://retention.wvu. edu/home/academic_resource_centers or http:// accessibilityservices.wvu. edu/map.

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Gee will receive an annualized salary of $450,000 while at WVU. WVU Board of Governors chairman James Dailey said he believes Gee is an excellent choice to fit the needs of WVU on the short-term basis. “I am delighted that Dr. Gee has accepted our invitation to lead our state’s flagship, land-grant university while we conduct a national

search for a new WVU system leader,” he said. “He is a seasoned and respected higher education leader who has served five major universities over 33 years, and I am confident he will continue the great work going on here and the momentum this University is enjoying.” The HEPC also approved WVU’s procedures and guidelines for its national search for a full-time president. WVU plans to seek HEPC’s approval of a candidate by June 5, 2014.

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engaging with students a top priority at any university. “Students see me as lively. I go out to student parties,” he said. “Presidents should not be hiding places. They should be engaged in the lives of those at the institution.”

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blankets to travelers to make them “feel at home even though they are not.” Air passengers in the Washington-area experienced increasing delays as the season’s first real snowstorm set in. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said many flights had been delayed at Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports. Virginia, parts of West Virginia and the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area braced for blackouts under steady freezing rain,

wet snow and sleet. Parts of northwest and southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia were getting snow, while sleet and freezing rain prevailed west and north of Richmond. In Maryland, a chain-reaction accident on Interstate 81 in Washington County involving more than 20 vehicles delayed snow removal efforts for hours. The highway was closed for more than three hours after a tractortrailer ran into the median to avoid cars that had spun out. It was hit by another tractor-trailer that overturned and spilled its load. Several other tractor-trailers ran off the road and jackknifed as their drivers tried to avoid the crash. North Texas started to thaw out slightly Sunday after two days of a near standstill with icy roads and low temperatures. About 400 departures from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were canceled Sunday. It will likely be a couple of days before the ice that’s coated the region melts completely. The snowstorm raised fears about a potentially dangerous Monday morning commute, with snow-laden cars and perilous, icy roads. New Jersey’s new U.S. senator, Cory Booker, tweeted a promise to a Mount Holly resident to help him shovel out his car if he still needed the help in the morning. But the heavy snow wasn’t limited to the East Coast. A snowstorm that hit along the Utah-Arizona border left hundreds of travelers stranded on Interstate 15 overnight into Sunday.

Senators: Put cameras on train tracks, engineers NEW YORK (AP) — A week after four people died in a New York commuter train derailment, two federal lawmakers proposed Sunday that trains nationwide be outfitted with cameras pointed at engineers and at the tracks. “I know you’re going to hear from Metro-North that there are costs, but the costs of these audio and visual recorders is minuscule, in fact negligible, compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars that this tragic incident will cost Metro-North in the end,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut who joined New York Sen. Charles Schumer for a news conference at Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal. Last Sunday, a MetroNorth Railroad train approached a curve on the tracks just north of Manhattan going at 82 mph instead of the speed limit of 30 mph. Rail cars careened off the tracks, with the front car ending up inches from the water where the Hudson River meets the Harlem River. A lawyer and union leader for the derailed train’s engineer, William Rockefeller, have said the train’s hypnotic motion may have caused him to experience a “nod” or a “daze” at the controls. The Democratic law-

makers are urging the Federal Railroad Administration to demand the implementation of a measure they say might prevent the kind of deadly MetroNorth derailment that also left dozens of people injured. The National Transportation Safety Board first recommended installation of the audio and video recording cameras in locomotives and operating railway cabs five years ago. The railroad administration issued a statement saying that safety was its “highest priority” and 2012 was the safest year in railroading history. “We support the use of cameras in cabs to further improve safety,” the agency said, adding that it continues to work with the NTSB on the investigation into the New York accident. The NTSB said it has a “long history of advocating for improvements stemming from fatal accidents.” “In an era where the average citizen has a device in their pocket capable of recording audio and video, installing cameras in locomotives for accident investigation and prevention purposes simply moves the railroad industry into the 21st century,” NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman said in a statement.”

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Monday December 9, 2013

Kenny Rogers supplies holiday cheer BY LACEY PALMER A&E EDitor @LACEYPALMER

The legendary Kenny Rogers filled the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre to maximum capacity Sunday afternoon despite the snowfall. The concert, which had been sold out for weeks, displayed Rogers’ ability to recreate the music he’s been playing for more than 40 years. At the age of 75, the singer’s raspy voice is obviously dated, he performed the songs almost perfectly. After winning three Grammy Awards, 18 American Music Awards, 11 People’s Choice Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards, and five Country Music Association Awards, it’s hard to deny Rogers’ talent. The 105 million albums the artist has sold worldwide further enforce his popularity and success. Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in April 2013.

“Christmas & Hits Through the Years” featured Rogers and his famous hit songs during the first half and Christmas favorites during the second. Special guest Linda Davis, who is also a star in her own right, joined Rogers on stage. Davis has played alongside artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait and Reba McEntire. Her daughter is Hillary Scott, the frontwoman for Lady Antebellum. An intricate stage design lined the backdrop with screens displaying clips from Rogers’ musical career. A seven-piece band accompanied Rogers as he sang his heart out. Before he took the stage, the theater was filled with anticipation. Patrons dressed in their Christmas sweaters and red and green accessories and were full of excited chatter. Finally, Rogers came on stage, garnering cheers and applause from the audience. He began with “Love

Or Something Like It” and “It’s a Beautiful Life,” telling the audience afterward those were the two loudest songs he knew. Rogers was extremely personal right from the beginning. He talked with the audience often and made jokes. He even picked one man out of the audience and told him he’d give him $10 for every hit song of his he knew. He ended up throwing the man $90 and a T-shirt. Rogers sang “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” which got the audience dancing in their seats to the contagious beat. He slowed things down with “Through the Years,” which sparked the romance within the room, especially with those who grew up listening to Rogers’ music. “Out of all the ballads I wrote in the ’80s, this is my favorite,” Rogers said before beginning “She Believes In Me,” a soft tune with heartfelt lyrics. Quickly after, he got the room feeling upbeat again by

showing his country roots in “Coward of the Country” and “Daytime Friends.” “I’ve made an incredible career out of singing about dysfunctional families,” Rogers said. He also performed “Buy Me A Rose” and “Just Dropped In” before closing the show with his most popular hits, “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands In The Stream,” which all got the audience singing along. Rogers wrapped up his performance with a number of Christmas favorites, filling the audience with holiday spirit to kick off December. The show also included a performance by the Morgantown High School Show Choir. Regardless of whether or not you are a Rogers fan, it’s hard to deny his impact on the music industry. Sunday’s concert proved his musical career to be nothing less than legendary. Cory Dobson/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

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Kenny Rogers performs Christmas favorites at the CAC Sunday afternoon.

Eliot Lipp brings electro-funk to 123 Pleasant Street by cory sanchez a&e writer @dailyathenaeum

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The walls of 123 Pleasant Street were lined with fans of Elliot Lipp Friday night.

Eliot Lipp brought his blend of electro-funk, hiphop and jazz to 123 Pleasant Street. “The atmosphere was really good,” said John Morgan, a multidisciplinary student. “Everybody was cool and fun.” When Lipp made his debut, a large crowd moved toward the sides of the stage and a flurry of glow sticks flew into the air. Those who could not get close enough stood on top of structures and hung their heads out the bar windows. “Eliot’s music was really awesome, and the best word to describe it would be groovy,” Morgan said.

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The global artist has completed seven solo albums and performed countless collaborations. Lipp has gained a reputation for being an electronic music pioneer, mixing styles of funk, hip-hop, jazz, folk and techno. In 2012, Lipp signed with Pretty Lights Music, the label run by Derek Vincent Smith, who performs as Pretty Lights. Lipp said the music comes naturally to him. “We both love that vintage sound, analog s--- and the crunchy a-- drums,” Lipp said. “So when he gave me all the parts to the song, it was easy because I already loved all this sound.” Lipp mostly played music from his latest album, “Shark Wolf Rabbit Snake.”

“It’s like my third time playing here; I’ve had a couple of good shows,” Lipp said. “I came back because I like the pub and the promoter.” Lipp has had a history of performing at smaller venues. He said they offer an entirely different atmosphere. “I would rather have an intimate show with a lot of people than have a bigger space and only fill it halfway up,” Lipp said. While Lipp held the stage for most of the night, other performers like Mistik and Luke Warm played, as well. “The music was really chill,” Morgan said. 123 Pleasant Street allowed a go-go dancer perform on stage and hula hoop dancers have a section to themselves off the main floor.

“I think it was good how they separated the hula hoop dancers because the people didn’t need to concerned about knocking into one of them,” Morgan said. “Not to mention, I was happy to see there was nobody trying to fight each other this time.” After coming off the stage, Lipp also said he was thrilled with the show and the crowd. “I’m doing another album next year and putting out a record. It’s going to be a shift toward electro-punk. Stylistically, it’s going to be a little more psychedelic,” Lipp said. For more information, music and tour dates of Eliot Lipp, check out his website at http://eliotlipp.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

OPINION

Monday December 9, 2013

EDITORIAL

Big changes to come spring 2014 Next semester will bring many changes for West Virginia University students, some more impactful than others. The biggest change by far will be the appointment of Gordon Gee as the WVU interim president. Gee was previously the president at WVU, and prior to the announcement, he served at Ohio State University as the president emeritus. He will serve until a permanent replacement is found. On a more personal level, the spring semester marks an important time for two

main groups of students: new freshmen entering their second semester of college and seniors finishing their degrees before graduating in May. This time of year is important and shouldn’t be seen as a time to slack off. Whether you’re just beginning or coming to an end, school is just as vital as ever. You’ve spent all this money to attend a top-notch school, and it’s never a good idea to waste your time. No matter your student status, though, spring semester is a great way to practice balance. Now that you’ve gotten the hang of

things from the fall semester and experienced a full course load, finals schedule and personal life, you can add a little more – or less – to your plate. During winter break, revisit your course schedule. Have you taken too many courses? Are you taking a class you’re not really sure about? It might be too late to get into that badminton class, but there’s always a chance someone will drop out of a class the first week. It may also be time to start thinking about getting a job. There are many options within the University and Morgantown area, includ-

ing the Panera Bread that will soon be open on High Street. Most employers that hire students understand their school schedule and are willing to work around them, so it’s fairly easy in a college town to balance a work, school and personal life. The spring semester is also a good time to evaluate other things happening in your life. Do you wish you were more involved in something, but don’t want to devote the time to a part-time job? Now could be the time to look into joining a student organization or seeing what intern-

ship opportunities are available in your area of study. If you ask around, there are plenty of opportunities in almost any department on campus. This is not only a great way to get experience, it’s also a way to network with likeminded individuals and determine whether or not you really want to stay in that field. Are you interested in getting some extra credits and exploring another country? It’s certainly not too late to look into the many study abroad and volunteer opportunities offered through WVU.

Some of the most memorable experiences have been visiting other places or experiencing other cultures. Spring is a time of reinvention and reawakening, and your time here is no exception. Look again at the things you thought you could or couldn’t do and make the first step to getting to where you’d really like to be. Make the most of your time at WVU, in Morgantown and with the friends you’ve made. There’s not a moment to lose. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

OP-ED COMMENTARY

The injustice of our court system: sending the innocent to jail ryan van buren columnist

Many of us consider jail a place for convicted criminals and degenerates. When it comes to the case of Michael Morton, jail was a place he didn’t belong. In 1986, his wife was killed in their Texas home while he was at work. Despite not being home at the time of the murder, authorities suspected Morton was guilty. Since there were no other suspects, the situation spiraled into a nightmare. “Innocent people think if you just tell the truth then you’ve got nothing to fear from police. If you stick to it

that the system will work, it’ll all come to light, everything will be fine,” Morton said. Instead, Morton was wrongly charged with murdering his wife and sent to jail. Without any other suspect, Morton was sadly the odd man out. “There was no scientific evidence, there was no eyewitness, there was no murder weapon, there was no believable motive. I didn’t see how any rational, thinking person would say that’s enough for a guilty verdict,” Morton said. So Morton spent most of his life in jail, losing contact with his son and the outside world, until a couple of years ago, when a group of attor-

neys, working pro bono on Morton’s behalf, brought the court the truth. They were not only able to prove Morton was innocent, but his prosecutor, Ken Anderson, was withholding evidence in the trial. The evidence he witheld included the fact Morton’s son, Eric, who was 3 years old at the time and witnessed the attack, told his relatives, “Daddy was not home at the time.” His son as well as his neighbors also described the man who killed his mother, saying they saw a man park a green van behind the Mortons’ house. Most importantly, there was a blood-stained bandana found nearby that was

never tested. After many years, Morton’s attorneys finally got the bandana tested for DNA. The result was exactly what Morton was trying to prove for years. It contained the hair and DNA of another man, Mark Norwood. Norwood was later convicted of another murder but has received his punishment for Christine Morton’s death, as well. Morton was freed from prison in October 2011, after serving 25 years for a crime he did not commit. Morton is telling his story in a new CNN Films’ documentary, “An Unreal Dream,” which discusses men and women in Amer-

ica who are wrongly accused of crimes. Although he missed 25 yars of his life while in prison, Morton said he isn’t angry. “Other people often feel far more anger than I do. Vindication is very, very good, but it’s something I knew all along. It’s really nothing new for me,” Morton said. You have to respect Morton’s view toward his life, and the maturity and courage he shows to not lash out against the U.S. court system, but try to bring to light the real issue our country has in wrongly sending people to jail. It’s easy to assume this can never happen to an in-

nocent man, but the truth is it does. With the streets flooded with criminals and murderers across the country, we can’t afford to send the wrong people to jail. Think about the cost to house inmates. Knowing some of those men and women may be innocent only diminishes our court system. Hopefully more people like Michael Morton can bring attention and change to this issue, and the U.S. court system can find a way to send all guilty individuals to prison and let the innocent continue living their lives. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

Supporting local businesses for the holidays The ups and downs of 2013 emily torbett

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The holiday shopping season is finally upon us as well as all the stress that comes with it. While finding special gifts for those you care about can be enjoyable, few can find anything redeeming in the annual ritual of endlessly driving around the mall parking lot looking for a space, only to find overcrowded stores, less-than-helpful employees, and frustrated shoppers fighting each other for deals. While this scenario may seem like just another unavoidable holiday stress, there is an alternative: shopping at local small businesses. Many of us tend to believe where an individual spends their money has little impact on the overall economy. However, a lot can happen when you shop small and support the local economy. According to MetroFamilyMagazine, $73 of every $100 spent at locally owned businesses remains in the local economy. This will help your community grow and thrive. In contrast, only $43 of every $100 spent at a nonlocally owned store remains in your community. Additionally, when you purchase from a local business, you are not helping a CEO buy another vacation home or private jet. You are helping a neighbor buy food for their family or a parent buy a Christmas gift for their child. Compared to the big chains, locally owned businesses offer much better service. Nothing is more annoying than wandering about a massive store

searching for an underpaid and uninterested employee to help you. Employees of small businesses tend to be experts in the products they sell and are eager to help you make the right purchasing decision. Because local business owners know the success of their business depends on the satisfaction of every customer, they tend to offer promotions to enhance their service. According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the common promotions include coupons for future purchases, free items given away with qualifying purchases and gift-wrapping at no additional charge. Shopping small can save you valuable time. Instead of waiting for a parking space to become available or waiting in an endless checkout line, you can expect to get be in and out quickly. Small businesses normally offer convenient parking and shorter checkout lines than their chain competitors. Also, you won’t waste hours wandering around looking for specific items on your shopping list. If you are looking for an item, you will find helpful employees ready to assist you it quickly. Money spent at locally owned businesses preser ves community distinctiveness. While every Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy looks exactly the same as any other, locally owned businesses are unique. They reflect the character and preferences of the communities they serve, because they are owned and operated by people in those very same communities. Small businesses donate more money to charitable

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Maxwells, a popular downtown lunch restaurant, recently reopened under new management. organizations. The generosity of small business owners is unparalleled in the world of big business. Studies confirm nonprofit organizations, such as the Salvation Army, United Way and Feeding America receive 250 percent more funding from small business than they do from large ones. Also, local businesses are better able to support local charities that serve the unique needs of your community.

This holiday season, make the choice to shop small. Not only will you keep your money where it is best used to serve the needs of your community, you’ll avoid the hassle you would be likely to find at the national chain stores. Supporting local businesses that help to build and enhance your city is a decision you can feel good about. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

It’s almost impossible to believe that 2014 is right around the corner. The calendar doesn’t lie. It’s about time to reminisce about the crazy blur of a year that was 2013. It’s hard to believe a year ago we were all ready to throw in the towel – remember when the world was going to end on 12/21/12? 2013 saw the birth of two mini celebrities: the royal baby Prince George and North West, the daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The summer consisted of ogling Kate Middleton’s nonexistent baby bump, and wondering if Kim and Kanye were really going to name their child North. While these little stars came into the world, we also saw the passing of greats such as James Gandolfini, Corey Monteith, Paul Walker and most recently Nelson Mandela. Miley Cyrus pretty much ran the gamut of tabloid exploits throughout the. From her twerking episodes, VMA performance and risqué “Wrecking Ball” video, there was hardly a day where her antics weren’t in the media. Another former child star got attention for even more bizarre behavior. Amanda Bynes’s tweets were analyzed around the world. She shocked us all with the use of the word “ugly,” her Drake obsession and fixation on plastic surgery. Bynes was hospitalized and was recently released from

rehab. In terms of heavier matters, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to relinquish his position in the office since 1415. His resignation in February was a shock to the world, as the position is usually held until death. The Philippines was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in early November, setting the record as the deadliest typhoon with a death toll of at least 5,796 people. The United States saw a federal shutdown for 16 days, the third-longest in history. The shutdown affected more than 800,000 federal employees who were furloughed, with another 1.3 million working without pay. Keeping us all entertained even during the tough times was the “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke and “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk on the radio. “Iron Man 3” stood out as the No. 1 box office hit of the year, with “Despicable Me 2”and “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” coming in close behind. It also looked like it was a year of great sequels. “The Great Gatsby” was the best of the year, inspiring tons of Gatsbythemed parties across college campuses everywhere. “The Conjuring” also scared us all out of our seats this summer. 2013 is perhaps significant just for happening in the first place. The modern world’s existence was looking pretty shaky this time in 2012. Congratulations to the human race for surviving and making the most of it. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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HOROSCOPE BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year you will feel torn between impulsiveness and careful planning. A mixture of both might deliver the results you seek. If you are single, refuse to toss yourself into a relationship just to have some company. You might not like spending time alone, but don’t compromise yourself. If you stay available, you are likely to meet someone quite interesting this year. If you are attached, the two of you might spend more time together than you typically do. Make sure you choose activities you both enjoy. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH You will handle the back and forth of a situation well, though you would prefer clarity. Schedule some time with a boss or someone you care

about. Discussions evolve. Together you might be involved in a new project. Tonight: Vanish with care; try not to leave tracks! TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Look at the many facets involved in a decision. You might feel as if it is more complicated than it is. In some way, this situation reflects one of your inner issues. You would love to be impulsive, but on the other hand you see value in planning. Tonight: Catch up on news. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You could feel pressured by others’ expectations. Focusing on what is important might be difficult right now. You also might be overly concerned with a partner or loved one. Pull back a bit and prioritize. You will gain a boss’s respect as a result. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

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M.T. Pockets hosts ‘4 X’MAS, An Evening of Holiday Cheer’ by tiffany benson correspondent @dailyathenaeum

Local theater company M.T. Pockets has brought another successful show to the Morgantown community. The cast performed “4 X’Mas, An Evening of Holiday Cheer,” a collection of five one-act plays, Saturday evening. The acts had the audience exploding with laughter one minute and showing great concern for the characters the next.

“I thought it was wonderful,” said Jennifer Stueckle, who attended the performance. “There were great performances. It was hilarious and heartfelt.” The play was written by George Cameron Grant, the internationally produced author of eight fulllength plays and more than 20 one-act plays. This play is directed by M.T. Pockets’ own Tracy Lynch and Jim Stacy. The opening play “The Office Party” featured a couple giggling under the covers and discussing

when “Richard” was going to be home. Th e c ou p l e ove rwhelmed the crowd with anxiety wondering if they were going to get caught. The audience finds out that “Richard” was their son, and they were the divorced parents reconciling after a company Christmas party. “I loved ‘Office Party,’ because I had no idea who Richard was,” Stueckle said. “You kind of think it’s going to be her husband, but then you get the surprise when it’s not.”

“Balls” was a piece focusing on the lives of five Christmas ornaments in a box. The characters included a moderator, hillbilly, dork, promiscuous and worrier. “My favorite act was ‘Balls’ because of the silly and fun humor,” Stueckle said. “It wasn’t your typical Christmas story.” The other acts included “Santa’s Clara,” “First Noel” and “Santa Comes to the King David”. “I’ve never been here (at M.T. Pockets) before and it’s great. It’s something

different to do in Morgantown,” Stueckle said. “It’s a unique experience because it has a variety of actors and there are people of all ages. This place really brings different aspects of the community together that aren’t just within the University.” Tickets are still available for performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit http://www.mtpocketstheatre.com. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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‘Frozen’ tops box office with $31.6M, ‘Catching Fire’ in second NEW YORK (AP) — In its second weekend at the box office, the Disney animated tale “Frozen” finally cooled off “The Hunger Games : Catching Fire,” while the week’s lone new wide-release “Out of the Furnace” wasn’t a match for either blockbuster. According to studio estimates Sunday, “Frozen” led the multiplexes with a haul of $31.6 million over the weekend, taking over the top spot from “Catching Fire.” Lionsgate’s “Hunger Games” sequel had topped the box office for the last two weeks, but slid to second with $27 million in its third week of release. Relativity Media’s steeltown drama “Out of the Furnace,” starring Christian Bale and Casey Affleck, posed no challenge for the bigger blockbuster holdovers. It opened with $5.3 million, good enough for third place on what’s typically a quiet early December weekend, sandwiched between Thanksgiving and the coming holiday season releases. But it was an excellent weekend for Hollywood, with box office up 16.9 percent over the same weekend last year. Opening in a limited release of four theaters, the Coen brothers’ folk tale “Inside Llewyn Davis” also had one of the year’s highest per-theater averages of $100,500 for CBS Films. With only a handful of moviegoing weeks left in the year, the strong weekend boosts the year’s chances of exceeding 2012’s record box office. This year may surpass last year’s $10.8 billion domestic box office, said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box-office tracker Rentrak. “We’re running just slightly ahead of last year ’s record pace,” s a i d D e r g a ra b e d i a n . “It’s going to be really close.” Dergarabedian expects next week’s big release, Warner Bros.’ “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” to open in the neighborhood of Peter Jackson’s first “Hobbit” film, “An Unexpected Journey,” which

debuted with $84.6 million last year. This weekend’s new releases were minimal since “The Hobbit” is expected to dominate the marketplace next weekend. Both “Frozen” and “Catching Fire” continued to show legs around the world. “Catching Fire” added $44.3 million internationally, bringing its global cumulative total to $673.4 million over four weeks. With many millions still to come, “Catching Fire” has already almost equaled the $691.2 million worldwide of the 2012 original. “Frozen,” too, has found strong business abroad. It added $30.6 million internationally over the weekend. In its second week of limited release, the Weinstein Co.’s biopic “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” starring Idris Elba, continued to play in four theaters, earning an average of $19,400 per-theater. The Weinstein Co. has said it’s not altering the movie’s release following the death of South African leader Nelson Mandela on Thursday. “Mandela” opens wide on Christmas. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. 1.”Frozen,” $31.6 million ($30.6 million international). 2.”The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” $27 million ($44.3 million international). 3.”Out of the Furnace,” $5.3 million. 4.” Thor : The Dark World,” $4.7 million ($5.4 million international). 5.”Delivery Man,” $3.8 million. 6.”Homefront,” $3.4 million ($1.5 million international). 7.”The Book Thief,” $2.7 million. 8.”The Best Man Holiday,” $2.7 million. 9.”Philomena,” $2.3 million. 10.”Dallas Buyers Club,” $1.5 million.

Justin Timberlake receives no nominations in top Grammy categories (AP) — Justin Timberlake may have earned seven Grammy nominations, but he still has reason to cry himself a river: The pop star was shut out of the top Grammy categories – album, song and record of the year – though his comeback effort, “The 20/20 Experience,” is 2013’s best-selling release. It might seem a bit much to call the second most nominated act at the Grammys snubbed, but it’s only fitting after Timberlake’s ultra-successful homecoming: The singer had backto-back, multiplatinum hits with “Suit & Tie” and “Mirrors,” launched two successful tours and strategically marketed his return, including a full week on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” deals with iTunes and Target, as well as two film releases. His “20/20” album, which sold nearly a million discs in its debut week in March, has pushed 2.3 million units this year; the album’s sequel, which was met with mixed reviews, has moved more than 630,000 units since its Sept. 30 release. Timberlake’s nominations include best pop vocal album, pop solo performance for “Mirrors” and R&B song for “Pusher Love Girl.” He also shares four nominations with Jay Z – who is the Grammy leader with nine nominations – for their hits “Suit & Tie” and “Holy Grail.” While the rap icon is the frontrunner, he’s nominated twice in two categories, giving him a chance to bring home seven trophies, much like some rap newcomers who are having their Grammy breakthroughs: Kendrick Lamar, the critical darling who impressed on his own songs and by stealing thunder from others on their tracks, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the rap duo who blazed the pop charts with a same sex anthem and a tune about used clothes. Both hip-hop acts have seven nominations, including the coveted album of the year and best new artist. “Same Love,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ original first single which saw a re-release after the success of “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us,” is nominated for song of the year.

“It feels awesome,” Macklemore, 30, exclaimed backstage during the Grammys nominations unveiling in Los Angeles. “There is no greater award than the Grammy. To be here tonight and to be nominated is truly mind-blowing.” For album of the year, the Seattle-based rap group’s independently-released debut, “The Heist,” will battle Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” Taylor Swift’s “Red,” Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” and Sara Bareilles’ “The Blessed Unrest,” the only album in the group to not reach gold status. “I never in a billion million years thought I’d be nominated for Album of the Year. ... Best birthday ever. Woah,” tweeted Bareilles, who turns 34 on Saturday. Bareilles, who got a boost this year after Katy Perry’s “Roar” had been criticized for sounding like the pianoplaying singer’s “Brave,” will see her song battle Perry’s No. 1 hit in the best pop solo performance category. “Roar” is also nominated for song of the year among three other No. 1 hits – Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven,” Lorde’s “Royals” and “Just Give Me a Reason” by Pink and Nate Ruess. Macklemore & Lewis’ “Same Love” has peaked at No. 11 and is up for the top honor. The tracks competing for record of the year also mirrored the Billboard charts: “Royals,” “Locked Out of Heaven” and the year’s longest-running No. 1 song, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” is up against Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive,” songs that peaked at No. 2 and 3 on the charts, respectively. Thicke, whose performance closed the Grammy nominations special at the Nokia Theatre, quickly ran off to sing at the Jingle Ball concert event at the Staples Center. “I just want to say that dreams do come true. Don’t ever give up on your dreams,” Thicke said onstage, thanking his actresswife Paula Patton, band and fans. “Sometimes it just takes a little bit longer for some of us.” Pharrell will compete twice for record of the year thanks to his work on “Blurred Lines” and “Get

Lucky”; both songs are also nominated for best pop duo/group performance. The producer-rapper-singer, who has seven nominations, is also up for non-classical producer of the year, and he’s earned two nods for album of the year for his contributions to albums from Lamar and Daft Punk. Drake and mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, who worked on Daft Punk’s album, both earned five nominations, while Mars, Lorde, Swift and Daft Punk each earned four nominations. Lorde, the 17-year-old New Zealand native, was surprisingly left out of the best new artist category, where Lamar, Macklemore & Lewis will compete with successful singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, electronic soul singer James Blake and country singer Kacey Musgraves, who also earned four nominations. Lorde’s “Pure Heroine,” released the final day of Grammy eligibility, is nominated for best pop vocal album, pitting her against Timberlake, Thicke, Mars and Lana Del Rey. “I don’t know if I can sum up my year,” she said backstage. “It was too big and too much. It was probably one of the best years of my life I would say, of my short life.” Swift, a seven-time Grammy winner, is nominated for best country album for the multiplatinum “Red,” country song for “Begin Again” and country duo/group performance for “Highway Don’t Care” with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban. Of the country world, snubs included Georgia Florida Line’s remix version of “Cruise” with rapper Nelly – one of the year’s top hits. Luke Bryan, who latest album “Crash My Party” reached platinum status after two months, didn’t earn a single nomination. Thicke, Black Sabbath, Tamar Braxton and Fantasia earned three nominations, while double nominees include Rihanna, David Bowie, Imagine Dragons, Miguel, Blake Shelton, Pink and Kanye West, whose nominations include best rap song and album. His “Yeezus” will battle efforts from Lamar, Jay Z, Drake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. The Grammys will air live Jan. 26 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Monday December 9, 2013

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Attendance at WVU home games should improve Attendance at home men’s basketball games has been incredibly low – averaging just less than 5,000 people in the six games held so far at the WVU Coliseum this season. Part of the reason is the lack of competition WVU faces at home, with an average margin of victory of more than 26 points. West Virginia defeated Loyola last week 96-47. “We have great fans – there’s just 4,000 of them,” said WVU head coach Bob Huggins. “Some teams have 16,000, we have 4,000. I’m happy with the people who (come). I keep hearing this team is exciting, but it must not be exciting enough. There’s a lot of factors, I’m sure.” While 50-point blowout victories are certainly encouraging, it’s difficult to gauge the talent of this team with a weak nonconference schedule at home. That should change tomorrow night when No. 19 Gonzaga comes to Morgantown for a 9 p.m. tip-off. West Virginia is 0-2 alltime against the Bulldogs, with both losses coming in blowout fashion. It’s the first ranked opponent to come to Morgantown this season, and the first since Feb. 13 against Oklahoma State. “(I’m) excited the response for a big crowd Tuesday night,” Huggins tweeted. “(The fans) need to play a huge part in helping us win.” Given the weak turnout at the Coliseum so far, fans haven’t been able to see just how improved this team is from last year. At 6-3, West Virginia is seeing improved play from guards Eron Harris and Juwan Staten. Harris trails only Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart for most points per game in the Big 12 Conference (18.9), while Staten averages just more than 16 per contest. West Virginia is also immensely better from the 3-point line this season, with forward Remi Dibo shooting 45 percent from downtown. As a team, WVU leads the conference at 44 percent. “It’s a lot more fun when they actually sit down and listen,” Huggins said. “When they (ignore) you, that’s not a lot of fun. These guys have been great. They listen, they’re trying to learn, they ask intelligent questions. You go from guys who ask questions just so they can get a break to guys who ask questions because they actually want to know (the answers).” T h e Mo u n t a i n e e r s will play Purdue at home Dec. 22 before playing their remaining home games against conference opponents. “We’re getting ready to play more competitive teams,” Huggins said. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Dibo, Browne use international experiences to guide them to success in 2013-14 season by greg madia multimedia editor @dailyathenaeum

With just nine scholarship players eligible for head coach Bob Huggins, West Virginia is forced to play a number of inexperienced guys. Two true freshmen start while another freshman and a transfer come off the bench. Because of lack of depth and such young talent on display, WVU is certainly leaning on anything to give itself an edge. Two players who bring an edge are third-year guard Gary Browne and first-year forward Remi Dibo. Browne, a native of Puerto Rico and Dibo, a native of France, both have international experience to draw from.

Browne, who averaged just 5.8 points per game in the 2012 season, said he needed to improve during the offseason. “I worked, I’m not going to say I didn’t work, but I didn’t work as hard as I could have worked,” Browne said about last season. During the offseason and summer, Browne suited up for the Puerto Rican National team and learned from his head coach Flor Melendez and fellow countrymen how to raise his effort. “Going to the national team and watching all these pros and playing with them, they made me realize that if you want to make it somewhere you have to work your tail off,” Browne said. Browne started at guard for Puerto Rico while

playing against teams like Germany, Spain and more in China during the summer. “On the National Team I was playing point guard and starting, I basically played every game, the coaches basically relied on me a lot so that gave me confidence. That was the first step that made me want to work harder,” Browne said. “When I played in China I came back with a different mentality.” As for Dibo, he played at the international level at just 16 years old. Dibo brings a different style to the team as a bigger body that can step out and shoot threes. Against Virginia Tech, the Frenchman dropped 17 points to lead WVU. Dibo said he draws from his experience overseas to

thrive under Huggins. “I played against Greece, Spain, Italy and those guys are just warriors,” Dibo said. “They just want to get out and play. The Greeks were tough. The most experience I take from that is that anyone can play hard basketball.” The effort and enthusiasm, similar to what Browne brought back from his time in China, is what Dibo said he wants to bring game in and game out. “I’m enthusiastic to play basketball. I love to just play this game and want to be competitive out there,” Dibo said. “All those games that I’ve played, I played with effort and toughness, now I’m trying to do that out here.” Dibo said he is begin-

ning to understand how skills he learned internationally fit into Huggins’ offense. He said he knows as long as he listens to his head coach, his skills will have a chance to be shown. “I’ve got (more) freedom than I think,” Dibo said. “If I get my mind right, move the ball and set my teammates by giving them the opportunity to score, then I’ll get my chance to score.” Dibo is WVU’s fourthleading scorer, averaging 9.8 points per game, and two 3-pointers per game, while Browne is averaging 8.1 points per game. Dibo, Browne and the Mountaineers take on Marshall at the Charleston Civic Center Saturday evening at 7:30. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Palmer, Caldwell lead WVU to 94-47 win by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

Even with a 43-17 lead at the end of the first half, West Virginia women’s basketball head coach Mike Carey was still not pleased with how his team started the game. Senior guard Taylor Palmer dropped 14 points and hit three shots from behind the arc, but Carey wanted more. In the second half his team dominated Fairleigh Dickinson (1-6) en route to a 94-47 win. The Mountaineers (7-1) hit a season-best 11 3-pointers in their Saturday win against the Knights. It was the first time WVU sunk 11 3s in a game since January 2011, in a win over in-state rival Marshall. Palmer and Christal Caldwell took advantage of the double-teams that center Asya Bussie saw from the Knights. The double pressure left the guards open throughout most of the first half, which Palmer took advantage of. “(Asya) is one of the best post players in the country and teams are going to do everything to stop her. When you give Asya the ball, she gets a lot of attention and the other teams have to hope that the guards are off,” Caldwell said. “The better we play, the less pressure (Asya) has.” The final score wouldn’t

indicate the Knights kept the first eight minutes of the first half pretty tight. Swarming defense on Bussie caused several turnovers that led to FDU points. The Knights even held a 12-9 lead in the opening minutes. After a timeout the Mountaineers settled down and responded with a 34-5 run during the final 12 minutes. “I thought we got off to another slow start. Then, we got up in the passing lanes and start playing. It was good to get everybody some playing time,” Carey said. “Defensively, when we got up in the passing lanes, good things happened. When we just stood around, bad things happened. When we moved the ball, good things happened. I felt we gave up too many points in the second half, but when you’re up 35 points, people started standing around.” Four Mountaineers finished in double figures before the final buzzer sounded. Palmer finished her night with a game-leading 25 points with a season-best five 3s. Caldwell followed up her 22-point performance from her last game with 19 points, three treys, five steals and three assists. Senior guard Brooke Hampton led the WVU bench with her season-high 13 points and five assists. The Mountaineers proved how deep they were by outscoring the Knight’s bench 30-9.

“I’ve been working on my shot before and after practice,” Hampton said. “I think my confidence is really high right now and practicing helps that. I just continue to work on my shot in practice and it helps with my confidence.” Carey said he was impressed with his team’s depth through eight games in the season. “I think we’re deep. I think we’ve developed a bench. I think everyone accepts their roles and knows what is expected of them,” he said. “I’m pleased, but are we playing perfect? Absolutely not. Do we have a lot to improve on? Yes. But at this time of the year, we’re okay.” Despite seeing a consistent double-team, Bussie still managed to record a doubledouble of 10 points and 10 boards. Along with Bussie’s team-high 10 rebounds, she pinned three shots and went 4-6 from the foul line. Sophomore forward Brianna Thomas continued to be the most consistent player for FDU. Thomas scored 23 points in 34 minutes for the Knights and added two steals. West Virginia will return to the court Saturday to face off against in-state rival Marshall. Saturday’s Chesapeake Energy Capital Classic will be played in the Charleston mick posey/the daily athenaeum Civic Center at 1 p.m. Senior guard Christal Caldwell fights for the ball with Fairleigh Dickinson players in Saturday’s home game. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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Mountaineers conclude season with No. 24 finish by jon fehrens sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia women’s cross country team concluded its season with a No. 24 finish at the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 23. The Mountaineers were awarded an at-large bid to

the championships after finishing fourth at the MidAtlantic Regionals. “We are thrilled with the way this season ended up,” said WVU head coach Sean Cleary. “We were the runner-up at the Big 12 Championships, and qualified for Nationals and now a final national ranking of No. 24. This group has

maximized their potential throughout the championship portion of our season.” Senior Sarah Martinelli crossed the finish line first for the Mountaineers in Terre Haute, finishing No. 81 overall with a time of 21:32.2. Sophomore Kelly Williams concluded her stellar season by finishing second for WVU and No.

96 overall (21:29.3). Freshmen Jillian Forsey and Amy Cashin finished No. 115 and No. 163, respectively. Sophomore Paige Szabat rounded out the Mountaineers with a 166th-place finish. West Virginia finished ahead of No. 22 Penn State, No. 23 Notre Dame and No. 25 Vanderbilt with a com-

bined score of 621. “Coaches and great teams are always striving to be just a little better. This team is no different. The ‘what ifs’ are so long this year, but in no way will we allow that thought process to diminish this result. We are very proud of this result and believe strongly that we will use this per-

formance to motivate ourselves for the next 365 days.” No. 1 Providence’s 141 points was good enough to claim the women’s national championship. The Friars had four runners in the top 75 and three in the top 50. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU, Turnbull posts strong results at Hoosier Duals Saturday by nayef alabduljabbar sports writer @dailyathenaeum

The West Virginia wrestling team won big at the Hoosier Duals, sweeping their opponents with a combined score of 145-39. WVU went 3-0 against its opponents Saturday, totaling a 90-14 record. “It was a good first day. I thought we wrestled well,” said head coach Craig Turnbull. “We dominated three dual meets today. Drexel was a very strong lineup, and we had to work hard through the individual matches.” Freshman Cory Stainbrook (125 lbs.) earned

his 11th win after beating Drexel’s Tanner Shoap 10-1 in a major decision to open up the duals. In the 133-lb. match, senior Nathan Pennesi lost 16-1 to Kevin Devoy by technical fall, giving the Dragons the lead. Then senior Colin Johnston (141 lbs.) regained the lead for WVU with a 4-2 win over David Pearce in which he had two takedowns. This was the start of a six-match win streak for the Mountaineers with decision victories for juniors Mike Morales (149 lbs.) and Brutus Scheffel (157 lbs.), sophomores Ross Renzi (165 lbs.) and Bubba Scheffel (174 lbs.), and se-

nior Mac Mancuso (184 lbs.), tallying a total record of 22-5. Bryan Sternlieb stopped the streak by defeating WVU’s Leo Trindade (197 lbs.) in a 5-4 decision via a late takedown and riding time. Sophomore heavyweight A.J. Vizcarrondo helped finish the Dragons off in his 3-1 victory against Joe Giorgio, ending the series 25-8. In facing the Keydets, Stainbrook earned his second win in beating Dalton Henderson 8-2 to start WVU off with a lead. Pennesi earned his first win against Mike Flora with a 9-0 shutout in a major

decision. Johnson and Morales beat Joe Jarrells and Shabaka Johns, respectively, followed by sophomore Jason Luster 21-6 technical fall win against Ted Gottwald scoring four takedowns in the first period, and then four more along with two near falls in the second. Renzi had a decision win against Mark Darr (3-2), and Bubba Scheffel is one pin away from tying the single-season pin record of 13 after his fall win against Timmy Davison. Sophomore Mark Colabucci won his 184-lb. bout 21-5 in a technical fall of his own against Jake Koch.

Trindade concluded the VMI series in beating Tasi Mathias 5-1 by decision, totaling 38-3 for WVU. Saturday’s matches ended with nine straight wins over SIUE, giving Stainbrook, Johnston, Morales, Renzi and Bubba Scheffel 3-0 records for the day with Mancuso and Brutus Scheffel finishing 2-0. The Mountaineers faced off against the hosts Sunday, and the Hoosiers proved to be tough to beat. WVU ended up winning 22-21 owing to a third tiebreaker, as WVU was 33-29 in non-fall bouts. Stainbrook, Pennesi, Johnston and Morales tallied four straight wins, giv-

ing the Mountaineers a 15-0 lead. Indiana bounced back to tie it after wins against Brutus Scheffel, Renzi, Mancuso, Colabucci and Vizcarrondo, with a single loss to Bubba Scheffel in the midst of that streak. In the last matches of the Duals, WVU faced off against Northern Colorado getting wins from Stainbrook, Pennesi, Johnston, Morales Renzi, Bubba Scheffel, Mancuso, Trindade and Purnell. The sole loss came from Roman Perryman’s 12-2 loss to Mitchell Polkowske in a major decision. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Celtics top Knicks 114-73, biggest rout of season NEW YORK (AP) — Another sizzling start for the Celtics, only this time they kept pouring it on. By the time they were finished, they had battered the New York Knicks in the most lopsided NBA game this season. Jordan Crawford made six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, and Boston won its third straight with a 11473 victory on Sunday. Jared Sullinger added 21 for the Celtics, who jumped to leads of 120, 18-1 and 25-3 and improved their Atlantic Division-leading record to 10-12. “It was just fun to get a win like that in here because I’ve been on the other side of it a couple times. It’s good to get a win against the division,” Crawford said. Boston scored the first 14 points Friday in a victory over Denver, though that one eventually got close. The Celtics led 58-31 at halftime, then Crawford made four 3-pointers in a 34-point third quarter that extended Boston’s lead to 92-56. The Celtics then scored the first four points of the fourth for a 40-point

bulge, triggering loud boos that would get louder at the final buzzer. “I think the biggest thing today was coming out after halftime and keeping it going. That’s hard to do,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. Boston led by as much as 45 and went on to surpass a 38-point victory by the Clippers over Chicago that had been the NBA’s biggest victory this season. The Celtics shot 54 percent overall and 56 percent from 3-point range in the rematch of the Knicks’ first-round playoff victory last season. Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points for the Knicks, who had done to them what they had done to their previous two opponents. Coming off a 30-point victory over Brooklyn and a 38-point rout of Orlando, the Knicks finished with season lows in points and field goal percentage (34.2). “It’s a step backwards. I thought we had turned the corner somewhat,” Knicks coach Mike Woodson said in taking much of the blame. “I can’t have our guys stepping on the floor doing what they did

tonight.” Starting guards Raymond Felton and Iman Shumpert were both 0 for 6, center Andrea Bargnani was 1 for 7, and Anthony finished 5 of 15. “It’s just one of those games where it happens,” Felton said. “You hate that it happens, you hate to get beat like that inside your building. It was nasty game, it’s a bad taste in our mouth right now.” New York fell to 0-6 in its orange uniforms, which the Knicks are wearing in weekend home games and also donned at Chicago on Halloween in their road opener. Their three worst losses of the season have come in their alternate colors. “I’m not a superstitious guy, so I won’t blame it on the 12 o’clock game, I won’t blame it on the orange uniforms,” said Anthony, who won a national championship for the Syracuse Orange. “Regardless, we could’ve lost in the white uniforms today. It’d have still been the same thing.” Jeff Green and Brandon Bass each scored 16 for the Celtics, who stay in New York for the next couple of days during

something of a reunion week. They face Kevin Garnett and Brooklyn Tuesday for the first time in the regular season since last summer’s blockbuster trade, then return home to face former coach Doc Rivers and the Clippers on Wednesday. It was 12-0 before the Knicks finally got on the board on A n t h o n y ’s free throw after the Celtics were called for a defensive 3-second violation. Crawford and Su l l i ng e r then hit consecutive 3-pointers to make it 18-1 before the Knicks finally made a basket on Anthony’s dunk with 5:45 remaining. “We were aggressive on the ball,” Green said. “We forced them to play on their heels.” The Celtics led 3411 after one and opened a 26-point lead when Courtney Lee nailed a 3-pointer to open the second. Leading by 17 late in the period, then ran off 12 in a row, Green’s three-point play making it 58-29 with 37 seconds remaining. ap Knicks starters were 3 Boston Celtics’ power forward Brandon Bass drives the ball around New York Knicks for 23 in the first half. forward Carmelo Anthony in Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden.

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McCoy rushes for 217 yards, Eagles top Lions 34-20 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Once LeSean McCoy put his head down and ran straight ahead instead of juking and jiving, no one could stop him. McCoy ran for a franchise-best 217 yards, including touchdowns of 57 and 40 yards, and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame two TD returns by Jeremy Ross to beat the Detroit Lions 34-20 in a blizzard Sunday. “It was tough, to be honest,” McCoy said. “But the guys were giving me so much room. I actually like to run in between the tackles.” Ross returned a punt 58 yards for a score and ran a kickoff 98 yards. But McCoy ran 57 yards up the middle for a tying TD, and Nick Foles connected with Riley Cooper on the 2-point conversion. Foles sneaked in from the 1 and Chris Polk had a 38-yard touchdown run to cap a 28-point fourth quarter for the Eagles (8-5). Snow began falling two hours before kickoff and intensified after the game started. Workers used shovels and hand-held blowers to clear off yard lines. Conditions were so poor neither team tried a field goal, and there were 2-point conversion attempts after seven of the eight TDs. “We just felt footing was so bad,” Eagles coach Chip Kelly said. The Eagles, looking to go worst-to-first in the NFC East, won their fifth straight game and took over sole possession of first place.

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy rushed for 217 yards and led his team to a 34-20 victory over the Detroit Lions Sunday. Dallas can make it a tie for in the first quarter and had The Eagles finished with though some of them broke the top spot with a victory at a costly turnover in the 299 yards rushing against off outside.” Chicago on Monday night. fourth. Joique Bell lost two a defense that didn’t allow Foles threw his first inThe Lions (7-6) have a fumbles inside the red zone a TD on the ground in the terception, leaving him previous eight games and one shy of matching Peyton half-game lead over the in the first half. Bears in the NFC North. “It’s not the same as a came in allowing the third- Manning’s record for most Forecasters predicted sunny day, that’s for sure. fewest yards rushing per touchdowns without a pick to start the season. Foles only some snow, so nei- But you’ve got to make ad- game (82.7). ther team was prepared for justments,” Stafford said. “The first half we stopped had 19 touchdowns before a storm that dropped up to McCoy ran for 148 yards the inside run and forced Chris Houston grabbed his six inches in Philadelphia. in the fourth quarter, and them to go sideways. In the overthrown pass at midfield The Lions lost running broke Hall of Famer Steve second half, we allowed and returned it 20 yards to back Reggie Bush when Van Buren’s mark of 205 them to run inside and that the Eagles 30. That ended he fell on the slippery field yards rushing against Pitts- was the difference,” Lions Foles’ franchise-best streak during warmups and re-in- burgh on Nov. 27, 1949. coach Jim Schwartz said. of 237 passes without a pick. jured his calf. Matthew StafHe finished 11 of 22 for “He was dominant,” Mc- “Just about all those runs ford fumbled three snaps Coy said. “It means a lot.” started off inside, even 179 yards and a TD.

“You were seeing a lot of white, a lot of snow falling down,” Foles said. “We got more comfortable as the game went on.” Bell ran in from the 2 and caught Stafford’s pass on the 2 -point conversion for an 8-0 halftime lead. After the Eagles rallied from a 14-0 deficit to tie it, Ross took the ensuing kickoff the distance. Ross ran into a crowd, came out of the pile and sprinted down the right sideline to the end zone. Foles connected for 44 yards to Cooper, who made a twisting over-the-shoulder catch, one play before hitting DeSean Jackson in the back of the end zone for a 19-yard TD that cut it to 14-6. Detroit star Calvin Johnson passed Herman Moore for most yards receiving in franchise history on a 33-yard catch to the Eagles 13 late in the first quarter. Johnson came up with a face full of snow on the play. But Bell fumbled a few plays later at the Eagles 10 and Patrick Chung recovered. Foles connected with Brent Celek for what would’ve been a 37-yard TD pass in the final minutes, but Celek slid at the 10-yard line so the Eagles could run out the clock. NOTES: Johnson had three catches for 49 yards. ... Stafford was 10 of 25 for 148 yards. ... The Lions fumbled seven times, losing three. The Eagles fumbled only once and recovered it. ... Neither QB was sacked.

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MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2013